Melanie Pinola

Sweat stains are notoriously hard to get rid of. If aspirin, citrus, and baking soda/borax remedies haven't worked for you so far, consider this one-two punch of hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing detergent. Plus, this visual cheat sheet from Picklee shows you how to concoct several more cheap cleaning solutions for more serious spring cleaning.

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The armpit stain removal trick requires mixing just one part dishwashing liquid (it says Dawn, but you can probably use any brand) with two parts hydrogen peroxide, then let the mixture sit on the stain for an hour. For the worst kinds of stains, add baking soda and scrub. In no time no one would guess you were exercising in those clothes!

Check out the article for even more DIY cleaning solution recipes and clever uses, such as using hand sanitizers to remove ink stains or how to make your own oxy-cleaner that works even better than the original.